Meet The Team

From: CaliforniaAlso lived: Wales & EnglandLocation: San BrunoLanguages: English & a little bit of SpanishLoves: Discovering the sameness that connects us across cultures, and exploring the differences that make us all uniquely fascinating.Fun fact: When I’m not exploring the open spaces of the Bay Area with my wild boys, I’m doing yoga, refinishing furniture, or eating candy in secret.

From: WalesAlso lived: England & DenmarkLocation: Palo AltoLanguages: EnglishLoves: Books, books & more books, words, and literature are my hugest passions! Cats, Food, Music.Fun fact: I moved from the UK to Denmark to study English…this always seems to amuse people!In my free time I enjoy: I love to learn, so I can normally be found reading or writing! Other than this a lot of food, cooking, baking, and trying new cuisines.

From: South AfricaAlso lived: UKLocation: SF Bay AreaLanguages: English & AfrikaansLoves: Reading, photography, anything cat-related, tea.Fun fact: I had never left South Africa until I graduated from university and went straight to London for a year with my best friend. What an eye-opening experience!In my free time I enjoy: Getting outside, exploring new neighborhoods and parks, trying delicious food!

From: Northern IrelandAlso lived: Wales, England & AustraliaLocation: San Francisco Bay AreaLanguages: EnglishLoves: My family, my cats and coffee, not necessarily in that order! I love the beach and the ocean and feel lucky to be surrounded by water here in the Bay Area.Fun fact: I’m rediscovering my childhood love of roller discos at Redwood City Roller Rink.In my free time I enjoy: Enjoying the many parks and open spaces in the Bay Area, exploring San Francisco, and sampling some good wine.

From: EnglandLocation: San FranciscoLanguages: English & SpanishLoves: Writing, tea, West Wing box sets, politics, knitting, and cats.Fun fact: I wrote a book which was given as a gift to HM the Queen. In my free time I enjoy: Being outdoors, walking with the baby, and going to local beaches.

From: GermanyAlso lived: France, Argentina & ScandinaviaLocation: San Francisco Bay AreaLanguages: English, German, French, Spanish & a little SwedishLoves: the wilderness, climbing, people who believe in and fight for human rights. And squirrels!Fun fact: I have crossed the Baltic Sea in a kayak and the world’s oceans in a Japanese NGO ship, but am still afraid of deep water.

From: IndonesiaAlso lived: SingaporeLocation: SunnyvaleLanguages: Indonesian & EnglishLoves: Baking, cooking, reading.Fun fact: I am a new convert to baking! I also love to read and explore the science behind baking and cooking techniques.In my free time I enjoy: I translate videos at TED.com, and go hiking.

From: Java, IndonesiaAlso lived: Singapore & EnglandLocation: San Francisco Bay AreaLanguages: Javanese, Bahasa Indonesian & EnglishLoves: Any outdoor activities, art and culture, indie movies (especially Brits) with great conversationFun fact: If asked about the countries I have lived in in the past I can wine and complain but can also give tons of recommendations.

From: MichiganLocation: SunnyvaleLanguages: EnglishLoves: Travel, animals, asking ‘what happens if…?’Fun fact: I spent the night in no man’s land between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.In my free time I enjoy: Exploring with my family and friends.

From: USAAlso lived: United Arab EmiratesLocation: San Francisco Bay AreaLanguages: English & MarathiLoves: Discovering new restaurants, cooking new cuisines, writing, trying new fashion trends, international travel, watching movies, and creating new fun experiences with my kids!Fun fact: I used to have an online chocolate truffle business which I started to combat the banality of my daytime analyst job.In my free time I enjoy: Constantly trying to tackle my never-ending list of places to hike, swim, eat and play at!

From: WalesAlso lived: EnglandLocation: Redwood ShoresLanguages: English (does Welsh count?)Loves: Sunshine, medieval history, live music, sarcasm, Wales, a proper curry, new adventures and red poppies.Fun fact: I’ve never played any team sport but have held the Football World Cup, Rugby World Cup, Ashes and Ryder Cup.In my free time I enjoy: Family stuff, yoga, running, community volunteering.

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